Weekly High School Spotlight: Newton High School

<!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3>The Newton Braves had a very successful 2022 campaign going 10-1, ending the season with a loss against, the eventual state champion, Caldwell High School 7-35 in the North Group 2 Sectional Finals. Coach Matt Parzero is looking forward to working with his team to start another victorious season starting now! Below are a few players to watch this upcoming season.</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The main principles Coach Matt Parzero prides his team on are Pride, Unity, and Toughness. These ideals create a team who always fight for each other and honor wearing the Braves logo across their helmet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Over the past 5 years or more, Newton has been a priority pipeline for schools at the next level such as TCNJ. As they continue to build their program, expect major universities across the northeast to be interested in Coach Parzero's players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Parzero has been recognized as one of the best coaches in New Jersey as he has accepted the opportunity to coach the North-South High School All-Star Classic in June at Kean University. Be on the lookout for coach and his players to work hard this Summer looking to be a major thorn in the side of their opponents this Fall. Below are a few players to watch who will have a major impact on the team this upcoming season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["183659"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='183659' first='Brayden' last='Nolan'] is a 2023 athlete who can play both ways as a linebacker and running back. In the 2022 season, Nolan ran for 1,515 yards and 23 TDs on offense as well as 107 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions on defense. On both sides of the ball he played a key part in their success on the field as a player and off the field as a leader. 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